William P. Roberts Marker

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Gatesville in Gates County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

William P. Roberts

By Bernard Fisher, October 27, 2012

1. William P. Roberts Marker

Inscription. A Confederate brigadier general at age 23, state auditor, a member of Convention of 1875. His grave is 700 yds. west.

Erected 1973 by Office of Archives and History. (Marker Number A 32.)

Location. 36° 24.205′ N, 76° 45.122′ W. Marker is in Gatesville, North Carolina, in Gates County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (North Carolina Route 37) and Court Street (North Carolina Route 137), on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gatesville NC 27938, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Gates County Confederate Monument (about 300 feet away, in a direct line); Gates County Courthouse (about 400 feet away); Burning of Winton (approx. 10.1 miles away); Hertford County WWI Memorial (approx. 10.1 miles away); a different marker also named Burning of Winton (approx. 10.1 miles away); Hertford County UDC Monument (approx. 10.1 miles away); The Cannon's Ferry Community (approx. 10.2 miles away); The Herring Fishing Industry (approx. 10.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Gatesville.

Main St & Court St Photo, Click for full size

By Bernard Fisher, October 27, 2012

2. Main St & Court St

Credits. This page originally submitted on October 29, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 29, 2012, by Bernard Fisher of Mechanicsville, Virginia.